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Iwakura Temple

岩倉寺

Hosts the Iwakura Eyo, a local "Naked Festival" like the larger one at Saidaiji Temple in Okayama.

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Awakura Shrine
粟倉神社
The shrine was built at the behest of Nakayama Shrine, the top shrine (Ichinomiya) of Mimasaka Province. The large cypress tree standing in the shrine precincts is over 800 years old and at 6.2 meters in diameter and 35 meters tall, it is said to be the largest tree in the prefecture.
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Hugo et Léo
ユゴエレオ
An "organic, vegetarian, vegan" French bakery selling various breads, whole quiches, and carmelized onion pizza, along with sweets, such as muffins, brioche, custards, etc.
Sat only, 10:00-14:00
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Awakurando
あわくらんど
Awakurando (a combination of Awakura and Land) is a rest stop where you can buy local souvenirs, such as products made from Awakura's Japanese cypress, Hinoki Beer, and foodstuffs. They also sell souvenirs from Tottori. There is a restaurant inside, as well, serving curries, donburi (meat over rice), tenpura, and other dishes. Many of their meals feature Daisen chicken from Daisen.
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Kagekiyo Shrine
景清神社
This shrine was built on the spot where Taira no Kagekiyo was born. Kagekiyo was featured in The Tales of the Heike (Heike Monogatari). He was present at the famous Battle of Yashima and it is said that he was captured at the Battle of Dan-no-Ura and taken to Kamakura, the capital at the time, where he starved himself to death. He has been featured in ukiyoe and video games. The shrine features a large rock said to have been created by Kagekiyo. The shrine is also dedicated to eye ailments.